Cardiology Pharmacist BWH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).
Essential Functions
- Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
- Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
- Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
- Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
- Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
- Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
- Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy required. Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted. Pharmacist state license required. Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration preferred. Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
- Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs.
- Works relatively independently.
- Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree required
- Pharmacist state license required
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration preferred
- 2-3 years experience working as a pharmacist preferred
- Extensive knowledge of IV admixtures, drug information, ambulatory, manufacturing, and drug distribution
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of growth and development principles across patient lifespan
- Ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs
- Ability to work relatively independently
- Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements, prescription calculations, drug identification, and drug handling/storage
- Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.